Your Trusted Dentist Near Morrow, GA
If you live, work, or study near Morrow, Highmark Dental is only a few minutes away. We're a short hop from the Southlake Mall area and Clayton State University, so it's easy to fit a dental visit into a day that's already full.
roughly a 10–12 minute drive from Morrow — via Tara Boulevard or I-75 (Exit 233).
Comfortable, Modern Dental Care Close to Morrow
Morrow patients appreciate that we keep things efficient and personal — you won't be handed between five different people, and you'll see the same dentist each visit. From routine cleanings and whitening to extractions, crowns, clear aligners, and sedation options for anxious patients, Dr. Skiba provides care in one location just down the road.
Our office is located at 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro, GA 30236 — just about 4 miles from Morrow. New patients from the Morrow area are always welcome.
- Minutes from Southlake Mall & Clayton State University
- Convenient off Tara Blvd and I-75 Exit 233
- Appointments built around shift and class schedules
- Sedation options for nervous patients
- Mon–Thu: 8am–3pm · Fri by appointment
Getting here from Morrow
You have two good options and they're close in time. Tara Boulevard south is the low-stress one — no interstate, predictable lights. I-75 to Exit 233 is marginally quicker outside rush hour but puts you in the Tara Boulevard merge anyway. Most of our Morrow patients settle on Tara after trying both.
Morrow is where we see the most schedule-driven patients — people working retail hours around Southlake, students at Clayton State between classes, and commuters who need to be back at a desk. That shapes how we book: we'd rather give you one longer appointment that finishes the work than split it across three visits that each cost you a round trip.
For Clayton State students in particular, the thing worth knowing is that a student dental plan and a parent's plan often overlap, and people frequently use the wrong one. We'll check both before we treat rather than after.
Emergency Dental Care for Morrow
A cracked tooth or sudden swelling doesn't wait for a day off. We keep room for urgent problems and can typically see you same-day or next-day — from Morrow that's a ten-minute drive rather than an afternoon lost in an emergency room waiting area for something an ER can't actually fix. Call (770) 478-1001. If swelling is affecting your breathing or swallowing, that one genuinely is an ER trip.
What counts as a dental emergency · Toothache first aid · Broken tooth · Knocked-out tooth
Call (770) 478-1001Special Needs Dentistry for Morrow Families
We treat patients with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, dementia, and severe dental anxiety, and we're set up for it — longer appointments, a quieter room when we can, nitrous oxide where it's appropriate, and desensitization visits with no treatment at all. Families and group-home caregivers in the Morrow area are welcome to call and talk through what a first visit would look like before booking anything.
How we care for special needs patients · Dr. Skiba on special needs dentistry
Insurance Questions We Hear From Morrow
Two insurance questions come up constantly from the Morrow and Clayton State area. The first is students asking whether a school-sponsored plan is worth using versus staying on a parent's plan — we'll look at both and tell you which one actually applies to the treatment you need. The second is from people who've just changed jobs around the Southlake retail and logistics employers, where plans switch often. Bring whatever card you have and we'll verify it before anything is scheduled. We file claims as a courtesy; we are not in HMO or managed-care networks.
Ask the Dental Benefits Coach · How we handle insurance · Making care more affordable
Dental Services for Morrow Families
Preventive & Family Dentistry
Cleanings, exams, and checkups for every age.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers, and smile makeovers.
Extractions
Comfortable simple and surgical extractions.
Emergency Dental Care
Same-day relief when you’re in pain.
Sedation Options
Relaxing care for anxious patients.
Crowns, Bridges & Implants
Restore damaged or missing teeth.
Morrow Patients Frequently Ask
How far is Highmark Dental from Morrow, GA?
About 4 miles — a 10–12 minute drive from Morrow via Tara Boulevard or I-75 (Exit 233) to 173 North Main Street, Jonesboro.
Do you see Clayton State University students and staff?
Yes. Many of our patients come from the Clayton State and Southlake area. If you have both a student plan and a parent’s plan, bring both — we will check which one actually applies before treatment rather than after.
Can I get a same-day appointment from Morrow?
We hold room in the schedule for urgent needs and dental emergencies and can usually offer a same-day or next-day appointment. Call (770) 478-1001 as early in the day as you can.
Which route is faster from Morrow, Tara Boulevard or I-75?
They are close. I-75 to Exit 233 is slightly faster outside of rush hour, but it merges back onto Tara Boulevard anyway. Most Morrow patients prefer Tara for the predictability.
Do you offer clear aligners near Morrow?
Yes, we offer clear (invisible) aligners in-house for mild-to-moderate crowding, gaps, and spacing. We do not do traditional metal braces — complex orthodontic cases are referred to a trusted orthodontist.
Can you help a patient with autism or severe dental anxiety?
Yes. Dr. Skiba treats patients with autism, developmental disabilities, dementia, and severe anxiety. We book longer appointments, offer nitrous oxide where appropriate, and allow desensitization visits where no treatment happens at all.
Ready for a dentist near Morrow?
Schedule your visit with Dr. Shannon Skiba today — we make it easy to get started.